Ye Guyi's Residence

Training hall, second floor.

Du Wilun gestured animatedly in front of Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo, his excited voice spilling out nonstop, completely unconcerned that Beibei was standing nearby.

Yan Shaozhe waved a hand. "All right, Wilun. We've all seen it. This child truly is a miracle. Tomorrow, I'll personally speak with him and do my best to keep him at Shrek Academy in the future."

Qian Duoduo's eyes spun shrewdly. "Ahem, wasn't it said that his talent with Soul Tools is also outstanding...?"

Before Qian Duoduo could finish, Yan Shaozhe cut him off. "Don't even think about Zhou Sichen. This child must be trained by us. Besides, he's now an Inner Court Disciple. The academy will invest even more into nurturing him."

Qian Duoduo was displeased upon hearing that. "Yan Shaozhe, what do you mean by that? Can't you see it? This kid's Martial Soul is extremely special, but it probably has no offensive or defensive capabilities of its own. If he learns to pair it with Soul Tools, that's the only way to truly make him the most perfect Soul Master."

Yan Shaozhe naturally understood that, but the Martial Soul Department could not possibly let him go.

He could not be bothered to argue with Qian Duoduo anymore and instead looked at Beibei. "Beibei, you said you've spent more than a month with him. What do you think of him?"

Beibei did not hide anything. "Brother Zhou is an especially good person, and he also solved Xiao Ya's Martial Soul cultivation problem. After spending this month with him, I think Brother Zhou is an extremely reliable person."

Since none of it involved Zhou Sichen's secrets, Beibei recounted every detail of their interactions over the past month.

After hearing Beibei's description, Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, and even Du Wilun were all extremely satisfied with Zhou Sichen.

The fact that Beibei was willing to call someone younger than himself brother was itself a form of acknowledgment.

After thinking briefly, Yan Shaozhe said to Beibei, "Beibei, when you have time, get closer to Zhou Sichen. If he can remain at Shrek in the future, you'll have rendered a great service."

Yan Shaozhe's words were also what Beibei had been thinking. "I understand, Dean."

Yan Shaozhe then waved a hand. "Beibei, you've worked hard today. Go back and rest."

Beibei nodded. After greeting Qian Duoduo and Du Wilun, he left the training hall directly.

He had not seen Xiao Ya all day. That girl must have missed him!

Not long after Beibei left, Yan Shaozhe and the other two also departed from the training hall.

He had to tell his teacher this good news!

As Yan Shaozhe left, Qian Duoduo was still chattering endlessly beside him. The excitement on Du Wilun's face gradually settled, but he was clearly still incredulous at Zhou Sichen's strength and talent.

On Sea God Island, all ten of them had successfully crossed Sea God Lake. At this moment, they all looked at Zhou Sichen as though he were a monster.

It was one thing for him to be good at fighting, but he was also this skilled with Soul Tools?

Among the four newly admitted Inner Court disciples, one also used Soul Tools. But compared to Zhou Sichen, not only did he lack presence, his speed was nowhere close.

Dugu Xianmeng walked over to Zhou Sichen. "I never expected your Soul Tool to be so formidable too. That should be a Fourth-Grade Soul Tool, right?"

Zhou Sichen nodded. This was his first creation after becoming a Level 4 Soul Engineer.

However, he did not explain much and merely smiled faintly. "Senior Sister, you're impressive too. You set off last, yet you were the second to reach Sea God Island."

Upon hearing the compliment, Dugu Xianmeng inexplicably felt a little pleased with herself. At some point, she seemed to have already begun treating Zhou Sichen as one of their equals.

She had initially thought Zhou Sichen needed to rely on his Contracted Beast to cross Sea God Lake. Now, however, it seemed this fellow's strength was far from simple!

No wonder he was someone Big Sister had kept a portrait of!

By convention, during this period after the new students enrolled, these Inner Court senior brothers and sisters would serve as their Inner Court guides, leading them around and familiarizing them with the Inner Court.

There happened to be exactly one guide for each person.

However, it was already late today. The most important matter was assigning dormitories; they could discuss everything else tomorrow.

The Inner Court was different from the Outer Court. There were no entire dormitory buildings, as the number of Inner Court disciples remained below a hundred year-round. Thus, individual villas had been built across Sea God Island.

Not only did this protect the students' privacy, but it also provided an excellent cultivation environment.

Under the introductions of a senior brother or sister, each of them began choosing villas that were temporarily unoccupied.

Naturally, Zhou Sichen followed Dugu Xianmeng.

Noticing him looking around, Dugu Xianmeng smiled. "What are you looking at?"

"Of course, I'm choosing a suitable place to live. But I prefer somewhere quieter. Do you have any recommendations, Senior Sister?"

Dugu Xianmeng revealed a mysterious smile. "Are you sure you aren't looking for someone?"

Zhou Sichen looked at her in slight surprise upon hearing the question, because he really was looking for someone.

Before he came, Elder Sister had written to tell him that she lived in one of the villas closest to the Golden Tree, and that he could go directly to find her after arriving at the academy.

Moreover, Elder Sister had originally said that she would most likely become an examiner this year, yet Zhou Sichen had not seen her...

Noticing Zhou Sichen's subtle expression, Dugu Xianmeng smiled. "So I guessed right. You're looking for Ye Guyi, aren't you?"

Upon hearing that name, Zhou Sichen stared at Dugu Xianmeng in surprise, and the smile on her face deepened.

Zhou Sichen asked, "Did Elder Sister mention me to you?"

Dugu Xianmeng shook her head. "No. Big Sister is usually so aloof. I'm probably the only one who can exchange a few words with her, but she never mentioned you."

Zhou Sichen was puzzled. "Then how did you know about me? You recognized me from the very beginning, didn't you?"

Dugu Xianmeng said, "I happened to see your portrait before. You look even better in person than in the portrait!"

Hearing the compliment, Zhou Sichen focused on the portrait. Elder Sister had actually secretly kept a portrait of him?

Well, Ye Guyi. Have you been harboring improper designs on me all along?

Noticing the upward curve of Zhou Sichen's lips, Dugu Xianmeng said, "She actually prepared a place for you long ago. Come with me."

Zhou Sichen was puzzled again. "Didn't you say she never mentioned me to you? How do you know Elder Sister prepared a place for me?"

Dugu Xianmeng explained, "Big Sister cleared out a room three months ago and wouldn't let anyone enter. If it wasn't for you, then who could it have been for?"

"But are you really biological siblings? Why don't you share the same surname? Did you each take one of your parents' surnames?"

Zhou Sichen chuckled. "You tell me."

Dugu Xianmeng raised a brow. "It seems you really aren't afraid of me. Do you know what they call me at the academy?"

Zhou Sichen shook his head, looking entirely unconcerned. "No idea."

Dugu Xianmeng raised a fist. "They all call me the Poison Witch. Anger me, and I might poison you mute!"

Zhou Sichen feigned confusion. "Poison Witch? Why give you such an unpleasant nickname? Is it because of your Martial Soul?"

For some reason, Dugu Xianmeng did not seem as aloof around Zhou Sichen. Whatever came to her lips simply came out.

Dugu Xianmeng nodded. "That's right. The Jade-Scaled Serpent—haven't you heard of it?"

Zhou Sichen replied, "Of course I have. It's said that Jade-Scaled Serpent Soul Masters are born afflicted by deadly poison. Though they possess poison that surpasses all others, they also suffer greatly from it themselves."

"Legend says that ten thousand years ago, a Titled Douluo with a Jade-Scaled Serpent Martial Soul slaughtered a million living beings alone. Afterward, the Jade-Scaled Serpent Soul Masters of his lineage suffered heavenly punishment, and none of them lived past thirty."

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